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Newtonian Reflector

#9766

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IN 374 Rev. A 08/09

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Page 1: ...Newtonian Reflector 9766 instruction Manual IN 374 Rev A 08 09 FunSc pe ...

Page 2: ...on section 8 Rubber feet Three feet provide support for the FunScope and are skid free This allows you to place the FunScope on smooth surfaces Figure 2 shows detail of the focuser 9 Focus Wheels The focus wheels are used to bring objects into focus By turning them you move the rack and pinion focuser 4 in and out 10 Eyepiece securing thumbscrews These thumbscrews are used to keep the eyepiece 1 s...

Page 3: ...unctions of the FunScope during the day before observing astronomical objects at night This way you won t have to orient yourself in the dark Find a spot outdoors where you ll have plenty of room to move the telescope and where you ll have a clear view of some object or vista that is at least 1 4 mile away It is not critical that the tele scope be exactly level but it should be placed on a relativ...

Page 4: ... the Red dot finder on and look through it The object should appear in the field of view near the red dot Figure 8 The Red Dot finder superimposes a tiny red dot on the sky showing right where the telescope is pointed Simply take hold of the telescope tube opening at the top or the side brace Figure 5 and move it left or right so that the base rotates Move it up or down in the same manner Both mot...

Page 5: ... see it at night from the apparent movement of stars from east to west When you observe any astronomical object you are watching a moving target This means the telescope s position must be continuously adjusted over time to keep an object in the field of view This is easy to do with the FunScope because of its smooth motions on both axes As the object moves off towards the edge of the field of vie...

Page 6: ... professionally made solar filter or permanent eye damage could result You can change your nighttime telescope into a daytime Sun viewer by install ing an optional full aperture solar filter over the front opening of the FunScope The primary attraction is sunspots which change shape appearance and location daily Sunspots are directly related to magnetic activity in the Sun Many observers like to m...

Page 7: ...t to consult a star chart or Planisphere These guides will help you locate the brightest and best deep sky objects for viewing with your FunScope You can also try low power scanning of the Milky Way Use the 20mm eyepiece and just cruise through the star clouds of our galaxy You ll be amazed at the rich fields of stars and objects you ll see The Milky Way is best observed on summer and winter eveni...

Page 8: ...e If you give your telescope reasonable care it will last a lifetime Store it in a clean dry dust free place safe from rapid temperature changes and humidity Do not store the telescope outdoors although storage in a garage or shed is OK Small components like eyepiece and other accessories should be kept in a protective box or storage case Keep the dust caps on the front of the scope and on the foc...

Page 9: ... should not need much adjustment unless the telescope is handled roughly It is only recommended you make changes if the telescope is grossly out of alignment Slight variations should still provide acceptable viewing under most conditions Star Testing the Telescope When it is dark point the telescope at a bright star and accurately center it in the eyepiece s field of view Slowly de focus the image...

Page 10: ...ights which vary from state to state For further warranty service information contact Customer Service Department Orion Telescopes Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 800 676 1343 Orion Telescopes Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Customer Support Help Line 800 676 1343 Warning Never look at the sun with your telescope or even with just your eyes without a professionally made...

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